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LOCATION
Ideally situated on 55 acres of pristine, beachfront property just 15 minutes from Marigot, the capital of French St. Martin in the French West Indies, La Samanna is a short drive from the fabulous restaurants of Grand Case. The resort’s crescent-shaped beach on Baie Longue is recognized as one of the finest and most secluded in the world. No other hotels share Baie Longue, which provides guests at La Samanna the utmost in privacy and tranquility. The 37 square mile island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten is one island with two nations. The 21 square-mile northern half where La Samanna is located is French, and the 16 square mile southern half is Dutch. For visitors this means a true multi-cultural experience where numerous languages are spoken, the cuisine is outstanding and the hospitality refined.
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GUEST ROOMS
The epitome of graceful Mediterranean architecture, La Samanna offers 83 air-conditioned guestrooms, suites and villas, each featuring an extraordinary ocean view. Accommodations include traditional guestrooms, one- two- and three-bedroom suites, and three-bedroom villas, all complete with living rooms, dining areas and private terraces or balconies that open onto the beach.
All suites feature television, VCR, CD player, bathrobes, hairdryers, L'Occitane bath amenities, and fresh flowers. Two and three-bedroom villas feature petite kitchens allowing guests to stock the fridge with everything from Cristal to Caviar. Deluxe suites feature furniture by the acclaimed designer Michael Jouannet. | | |
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DINING
Le Reservé:
La Samanna's main restaurant offers open-air dining with stunning beach and ocean views that allow one to peer down and see fish swimming in the bay. Executive Chef Vincent Wallez's world-class cuisine combines fresh, lively island flavors with classical French techniques with culinary creations such as appetizers like Carpaccio of local tuna and conch with a green papaya salad and a garden herbs plantain crisp with rum lime vinaigrette and such entrees as steamed sea bass on braised fennel, walnut oil smashed fingerling potato with a marcona mint emulsion and smoked paprika oil. Chef Wallez also created the Chef’s Garden where local herbs are grown to use in the innovative menu items.
Tours of the garden and cooking classes are led by Chef Wallez and showcase the resort’s devotion to an unparalleled gastronomic experience keeping the ingredients local and fresh. The wine cellar, La Cave, boasts one of the most extensive collections in the entire Caribbean. Le Reserve is open for breakfast and dinner daily. La Cave Wine Cellar:
With the recent expansion of La Cave, guests are invited to be among the first to indulge in La Samanna’s new and exclusive private dinners offering an inimitable gastronomic experience in a unique atmosphere surrounded by some of the finest wines in the world. Diners will experience the world-renowned cuisine of Executive Chef Wallez complimented by elegant and attentive service.
Choose to indulge in a five or nine course menu surrounded by over 15,000 hand-picked vintages like Bollinger, Dom Perignon, Cheval Blanc, La Bourgogne and “Parfums de Sud”, USA, paired with each course and served by the hotel’s head wine waiter. Visitors to La Samanna can also choose to take part in “The Chef’s Table”, a weekly dinner in La Cave for ten discerning guests. Each week, Executive Chef Wallez will create special tasting menu paired perfectly with the expertise of Head Sommelier, Christian, creating a truly memorable dinner experience to share with other guests as everyone gets to know one another. The resort is also proud to introduce their latest creation, La Samanna’s own rum with the subtle aroma of spice & exotic fruit, aged for over 3 years in oak barrels. The Grill
Located adjacent to the main pool, this casual and beautifully decorated dining spot is open for lunch daily, and dinner three times weekly. The Grill has a canopy and misters to keep you cool while you enjoy the gorgeous ocean views, as well as fabulous Gazpacho, sandwiches, and salads such as the locally caught Mahi-Mahi, grilled on Romaine lettuce with herbed French bread crostini or a classical Caesar topped with Cajun tiger shrimp. The Champagne Bar
La Samanna’s Bar provides a cozy spot for cocktails before or after dinner. Plush upholstery is set off by a multi-hued Indian Wedding Tent that hangs from the ceiling, providing exotic ceiling art. Long time bartender Orlando Philgene mixes up his signature drink, the Baie Longue Blue, and provides rum tastings for the aficionado of Caribbean spirits. Oversized silver coolers of iced champagne and hot and cold canapes are offered during evening service. Open daily from 10 a.m. until midnight or until the last guest turns in. The Beach Bar
Located on the beach, this al fresco lunch bar allows guests to keep their feet in the sand while enjoying snacks, salads and cocktails as well as providing beach beverage/lunch service to the beach chaises. The Beach Bar also features Lobster Barbecues on Monday nights
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LA SAMANNA SPA
Recently recognized as the “Best for Water Sports” by SpaFinder’s Reader Choice Awards, La Samanna has much to celebrate with brand new grounds surrounding the spa complete with relaxing fountains. The full-service spa provides nine treatment rooms, five of which are indoor/outdoor offering the utmost in privacy and liberty while enjoying pampering spa services amidst warm tropical breezes and the song of sugar birds.
European-trained professionals offer a wide range of stress-relievers such as body treatments, Swedish or deep tissue massages, Shiatsu, reflexology, body scrubs and moisturizing sessions as well as cryogenic and hot seaweed wraps and facials, to cite several options. Also offered are manicures, pedicures, waxing, face and eye care, and hair styling. Additionally, the spa is excited to introduce their new product line, Sisley, for use in their wide variety of unique treatments.
SPORTS FACILITIES: Fitness Pavilion with aerobic and weight training equipment (Open 7am – 7pm featuring treadmills, Stairmasters, recumbent bikes, elliptical cross trainer, individual station Cybex weights circuit, dumbbells). Personal training sessions available. Pilates studio with private instruction and complimentary session on Mondays at 9 am. Three recently renovated championship tennis courts, all lit for nighttime play; two courts have high quality, Omnicourt cushioned surfaces; Peter Burwash International (PBI), the world’s premier tennis management company, has recently been selected to manage the tennis operations for La Samanna. Yoga (complimentary yoga sessions Monday & Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.) Two Freshwater swimming pools – one cliff side, the other adjacent to the beach bar. Snorkeling, Scuba, water-skiing, kayak, Wave Runner equipment and instruction available for a fee Deep sea fishing Sailboat rentals and clinics
BOUTIQUE:
The Boutique at La Samanna carries a wide variety of sundries, jewelry, gifts and clothing including Helen Kaminski hats, Manuel Canovas, and La Perla. GUEST SERVICES:
A dedicated staff is committed to the anticipation and fulfillment of guests’ needs, including: 24-hour room service Pool and beach beverage services Laundry/dry cleaning Multi-lingual staff Full-time concierge staff for dinner reservations, rental cars and customized sight-seeing tours, including: Guided shopping tour Island tours Nightly turn-down service Airport greeting – VIP FastTrack service upon request which includes expedited baggage handling and customs Welcome amenity Library in room Daily New York Times and selection of international newspaper facsimiles La Samanna Rum upon departure DVD Library for in-room use La Samanna III: a 38-ft center console Italian design motor boat complete with captain and open bar, available for charter for half- and full-day trips
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MEETINGS FACILITIES
La Samanna caters to small, exclusive group meetings. Conferences and receptions are conducted in the Rendezvous Pavilion, a discreet, stand-alone structure situated away from La Samanna’s main resort area. Providing easy access to executives wishing to meet in a self-contained facility, the Pavilion features state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, kitchen, lounge area and terrace. Surrounded by lush gardens and overlooking Baie Longue, the space offers flexibility for all needs. Three 400+ square foot rooms with 10 foot ceilings can accommodate private meetings; an indoor reception space measures 420 square feet. Rooms can accommodate 60 people in classroom style, 100 in theater seating or 45 in a U-shaped pattern. Covered and open terraces also grace the building and offer al fresco dining or soirees. ACCESS:
The Juliana International Airport, just a 10-minute ride away, offers convenient access from several North and South American gateways, as well as major European markets. The Princess Juliana International Airport is served with daily direct flights from Charlotte, New York, Newark, Miami, Philadelphia and San Juan. TRAVELING CONSIDERATIONS:
Voltage is 220 AC, 60 cycles. Appliances made in the U.S. and Canada require French plug converters and transformers. Most rooms feature standard 110 voltage sockets. Language: The official language of St. Martin is French, and Dutch on Sint Maarten, however, English is widely spoken.
Legal tender on the French side is Euro and on the Dutch side is Netherlands Antilles florin (NAF), but U.S. currency is widely accepted. Most major credit cards are accepted and bank machines are available on the island.
U.S. and Canadian citizens entering via the Dutch side (Juliana Airport) need a valid passport. U.S. residents and Canadians who are not citizens must have a green card or multiple re-entry stamps. A return or onward ticket is also needed.
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